South Sudan warning

This item appears on page 60 of the April 2015 issue.

The US Department of State warns against travel to the Republic of South Sudan. The South Sudanese government is engaged in armed conflict with opposition forces. Although the conflict is primarily concentrated in the northeastern states of Unity, Jonglei and Upper Nile, other areas have experienced periodic fighting.

In addition, the risk of violent crime is high in the capital, Juba.